terminology noun

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/ˌtɜː.mɪˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

/ˌtɝː.mɪˈnɑː.lə-/ n [C or U]

Definition

special words or expressions used in relation to a particular subject or activity

scientific terminology

Compare: jargon

/ˌtɜː.mɪ.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

/ˌtɝː.mɪ.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/ adj

/ˌtɜː.mɪ.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kli/

/ˌtɝː.mɪ.nəˈlɑː.dʒɪ-/ adv

(Definition of terminology noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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